Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from San José to Mexico City by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between San José and Mexico City is 9 days 19h. Ships depart from Caldera (CRCAL) and arrive at Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between San José and Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Caldera (CRCAL) and arrive into Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC) around 9 days 19h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, COSCO, Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from San José to Mexico City by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from San José to Mexico City takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and arrive at Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between San José and Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Avianca, Avianca and American Airlines and the typical transit time is around 3hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between San José and Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between San José and Mexico City. Cargo flights depart from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and arrive at Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 10h 42m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from San José to Mexico City by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 1 day 9h to send cargo via road from San José and Mexico City. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between San José to Mexico City by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between San José and Mexico City by cargo ship is 2,700 Nautical Miles (5,000 Kilometres / 3,107 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Moin (CRPMN) and Altamira (MXATM).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between San José to Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

The distance between San José and Mexico City by road is 2,544 Kilometres (1,581 Miles) and will typically take around 1 day 9h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between San José to Mexico City by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between San José and Mexico City by air is around 1,914 Kilometres (1,189 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from San José to Mexico City by sea?

Accepted Answer

470kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from San José to Mexico City. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Question 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from San José to Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

134kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from San José to Mexico City. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Avianca	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Avianca	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Volaris	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+3 others
Flycana	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Maya	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MCX / LAE	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
AZTECA1 / WCCA2 / WAMS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC
AZTECA1 → Maya	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WAMS → Inca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AZTECA1 → ACSA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
WAMS → Andes	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CCE / MAREX → AN1 / AX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
CCE / MAREX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
CCE / MAREX → AN2 / AX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
WCCA2 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CES → GCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
VEL → CCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
GC2 / CX2 → GCS / CX5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
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San José to Mexico City By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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San José to Mexico City by Air freight

Quickest air route

Juan Santamaría International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez

Cargo flights

Juan Santamaría International Airport to Adolfo López Mateos International Airport

Most frequent

Juan Santamaría International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles

San José to Mexico City by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Caldera to Lazaro Cardenas

Closest seaports

Moin to Altamira

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